Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Affordable Advertising Options!

Thank you for making the 2012 Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference & Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards a success!

For new ways to advertise your business with the WSBA, email wsbafounder@aol.com!


WSBA Conference Program Ads

Get your business front-and-center with these excellent advertising spots in the Pittsburgh Entrepreneur & Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon event program!

Rates start at a LOW $30! Get your business the attention it deserves and reserve your spot today.
Register today to attend Hands On Technology!

Susan Miller and Conference Keynote Speaker Dr. Summer Knight Interviewed Live!

JoAnn Forrester
"Empress of Biz"
UPDATE: Listen to the interview http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-80050/TS-609427.mp3

"Empress of Biz", JoAnn Forrester will be speaking with WSBA Founder & Owner, Susan Miller along with the Hands On Technology Conference Keynote Speaker, Dr. Summer Knight at 9 am on Thursday, March, 29.

Topics will include Ms. Miller, the ongoing goals and mission of the WSBA, as well as information about Dr. Knight and her presentation at the 4th annual conference.

Be sure to join in the conversation or listen along at "Empress of Biz" on TalkShoe

Register today to attend  Hands On Technology!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Stacey Hans of Northwest Savings Bank at the WSBA Conference & Awards Luncheon

Northwest Savings Bank, founded in 1896, is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products as well as benefits and wealth management services.


At Northwest Savings Bank, we are local bankers making local decisions, committed to the communities we serve, and dedicated to the satisfaction and success of our friends and neighbors.
Every day, Northwest Savings Bank can take you where you want to go with best in class products and services for you and your business — including checking, Online banking, online bill pay, over 39,000 ATMs, and so much more.

Register today for the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Luncheon - Hands On Technology!

Monday, March 26, 2012

Donna Massari brings Cookie Lee Jewelry to the Entrepreneur Conference!

http://www.cookielee.biz/esuite/home/donnamassari 
Cookie Lee is a fashion forward jewelry company that is celebrating it's 20th year anniversary.  


For over 20 years, Cookie has designed and sold jewelry through home shows, office shows, fundraisers and boutiques.  With over 140,000 consultants and growing, Cookie Lee is making an impact with women and men across the country. Our motto, "Women Helping Women" has been our drive throughout the years.  We look forward to another successful year celebrating the successes of women & men and helping their dreams become reality!

Register today for the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Luncheon - Hands On Technology!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Jessica Lee to Perform at WSBA's Entrepreneur Conference & Awards Luncheon

Vocalist Jessica Lee
Jessica’s performances give voice to the up-lifting energy, power and messages that were the trademarks of early artists in gospel, blues, jazz and soul.  Her musical motto is to study and perform "something old, something new, something borrowed . . . but always blue."


To learn more about Jessica and her participation in the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Luncheon - Hands On Technology, visit the WSBA Conference event page and register to attend! 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Get 20% Off of Event Sponsorship & Vendor Participation!

Great news for your business! Mention "Spring into Action" and receive a 20% Discount on Sponsorship and Exhibitor participation! Act now - offer expires Friday, March 23 @ midnight.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor/Vendor opportunities are only a click away! Visit 
http://www.wsbaconference.com/ to download participation forms and register to attend this fantastic Pittsburgh Entrepreneur event!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Cassandra Brown to Present at the WSBA Entrepreneur Conference

Cassandra Brown - Jireh Mobile
Since September 2006 Jireh Mobile has emerged as a premier mobile marketing solutions provider.

To learn more about Cassandra and her participation in the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Luncheon - Hands On Technology, visit the WSBA Conference event page and register to attend!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Donna Baxter to Present at WSBA Entrepreneur Conference

Donna Baxter - Tech Diva
Donna serves as a speaker and digital consultant and is on a mission to educate Minority and women business owners on the power of the Internet.

To learn more about Donna and her participation in the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Luncheon - Hands On Technology, visit the WSBA Conference event page and register to attend!

Friday, March 16, 2012

Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference Sponsorship Opportunities!

Connect with your customers, enhance the online visibility of your business and engage Pittsburgh professionals with your sponsorship of this popular WSBA event!

Click HERE to Apply Today!


Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels designed to suit your business and your budget. Packages start as low as $100! In-kind sponsorships are also available.


By participating as a sponsor, your organization will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns 
and promotional efforts directed toward the WSBA network. Gain exposure to this important segment of your target audience. Your sponsorship will also help to assure the success of this annual event.

Questions? Contact Wadria Taylor, WSBA Event Director at 412-208-0249 or email events@styleandsteel.net


WSBA SIGNATURE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Presenting Sponsor 
Company name and logo listed in all marketing materials associated with the event. The event marketing
includes but is not limited to: email, public relations, online, and various marketing vehicles such as brochures, fliers and any other media the WSBA secures to promote such event.
Logo, text and URL listing on all WSBA websites.
Speaking opportunity during awards lunch.
Blog post opportunity – your content will be featured during the month of the event.
Company can provide information and/or samples to be distributed in our attendee package to all who attend the event.
Complimentary booth at the event for person-to-person marketing.
A full-page ad in the event program.

Total Package Value: $1500
Total Package Cost: $1000

Corporate Sponsor 
Company name will be listed in event marketing materials. The event marketing will include, but will not
be limited to: email, public relations, online, and various marketing vehicles such as brochures, fliers and
any other media the WSBA secures to promote such event.
Text and URL listing on all WSBA websites.
Company can provide information to be distributed in our attendee package to all who attend the event.
Complimentary booth at the event for person-to-person marketing.
This sponsor will secure a half-page advertisement in the event program.

Total Package Value:  $1000
Total Package Cost: $750

Contributing Sponsor 
Text and URL listing on all WSBA websites.
Company can provide information (single 8.5 x 11 sheet or a brochure) to be distributed in the attendee
package.
Complimentary booth at the event for person to person marketing.
A quarter-page advertisement in the event program.

Total Package Value:  $500
Total Package Cost: $300

Exhibitor Sponsorship  
Text and URL listing on all WSBA websites.
Listing in Event Program
A skirted 8’ table.
Company can provide information (single 8.5 x 11 sheet or a brochure) to be distributed in the attendee
package.

Total Package Value: $200
Total Package Cost: $100


Click HERE for the Sponsorship Participation Form

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Hands On Technology - the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon

Join us for a day full of education, professional development and networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs! This year's program was created directly from feedback provided by our more than 700-strong membership of women small business owners.
Get interactive! Bring your laptop and mobile devices to gain "Hands On" experience during the presentations.

This event also hosts our signature Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon. If you would like to apply as or nominate an extraordinary woman in your life for an award, please click HERE for the nomination form.
9:30 - 10:10 am: Registration/Networking
10:15 - 10:50 am: Online Marketing Tool Kit for Small Businesses
Presented by Donna Baxter - Tech Diva
donna baxter
Everyday there is an increasing number of customers searching for businesses online, and that is where your business should be. This interactive workshop will help to successfuly compete for your customer's business. This online tool box will offers you more ways to customize, manage, track, and adjust your marketing efforts. 
The Online Marketing Toolkit covers five aspects of online marketing:
  • Building a Website to get your business online
  • Search Engine Optimization to help customers find your business website
  • Search Engine Marketing to advertise your business website
  • Email Marketing to help keep your customers coming back
  • Social Media Marketing to deepen your relationship with customers and get new ones
 11:00 - 11:45 am: The Mobile Entrepreneur
Presented by Cassandra Brown - Jireh Mobile
cassandra brown
When opportunity knocks, are you hearing the knock? Smart phones, tablets, PDA's and other high-tech gadgets increase personal and professional productivity. Employees connect to the office from a home computer with secure VPN (virtual private networking) technology. Some sales people use PDAs, mobile computers and other high-tech devices to submit work orders and contact business associates. Sales transactions can even be instantly completed with the use of convenient devices like the Square--a mobile credit card reader just about 1 inch long that connects to most mobile devices. Business professionals and college students are two consumer groups that use high-tech gadgets to finish projects and collaborate with others through mobile technologies while at home, in the dorm or at the office. This interactive work shop will update you to the newest apps, functions that are useful for entrepreneurs, and it will help attenedees to identify which gadget is best for their needs.

11:55 - 1:00 pm: Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon
with special vocal performance from Jessica Lee
jessica lee
1:10 - 1:55 pm: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Summer Knight presents "35 Winning Strategies from Today's Leading Entrepreneurs"
dr. summer knightDr. Knight is an entrepreneur doctor turned businesswoman. She is a founder and leads Springboard Partners, a consulting group of CEOs and powerful entrepreneurs who facilitate the rapid growth of scalable businesses. Dr. Knight also leads the DSK brand focus on empowering people to live their GREATest lives. Summer Knight loves to have fun, inspire people to succeed, and facilitate in individuals and organizations.
2:05 - 2:25 pm: Networking
2:35 - 3:20 pm: Building your marketing plan. a panel of local marketing experts.  How do you choose which marketing mix is going to grow your business? Join us for a panel discussion on creating a marketing strategy that fits your business goals and budget.   
Event Pricing:
This full service package includes lunch with open networking, four education sessions, awards ceramony and access to the exhibitors.
Pre registered Cost:  $38.00
At door registration Cost:  $48.00
Premier Member Cost:  $35.00
Click the Register Now button below to get registered for the event!